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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.16, 1,023.87 and 374.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.16, 1,023.87 and 374.34 is: 561.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.16 : 1,023.87 = 374.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.16/1,023.87 = 374.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.16x = 1,023.87 × 374.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.16x = 383,275.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,275.50/683.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.03

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